Colliers
Coverage of Colliers in the Nexus archive.
- Singapore-based investors now the top non-local buyers of Hong Kong office assets
Singapore-based investors have become the largest non-local buyers of Hong Kong office assets due to a significant price correction in distressed commercial properties amid a market slump. Colliers reports that office asset prices have dropped up to 50%, with demand from Singapore expected to remain steady.
- Singapore-based investors now the top non-local buyers of Hong Kong office assets
Singapore-based investors have become the largest non-local buyers of Hong Kong office assets due to significant price corrections in distressed assets amid a slump in the office segment. Colliers reports that prices have dropped by up to 50%, with demand expected to remain steady.
- One-third of Seattle’s downtown is empty: Here’s how America’s boomtown turned into one of the toughest places to find a job
Seattle's downtown office vacancy rate reached 35.6% in Q4 2025, driven by remote work, tech layoffs, and cautious leasing. Job postings in the Seattle metro area fell 35% between February 2020 and October 2025, with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon leading job cuts. A $20.76 minimum wage policy has intensified pressure on small businesses.
- Rare momentum: Hong Kong universities, schools prop up commercial property market
Hong Kong’s educational institutions are increasing investments and leasing in the commercial property market, with universities and international schools paying top dollar for office and retail spaces. In the first five months of the year, these institutions accounted for nearly 40% of total commercial property investment, according to Colliers.
- Rare momentum: Hong Kong universities, schools prop up commercial property market
Hong Kong's educational institutions, including leading universities and international schools, are increasing investments and leasing in the commercial property market. In the first five months of the year, these acquisitions accounted for nearly 40% of total commercial property investment, according to Colliers.
- Asia-Pacific home to more than a third of world’s top finance centres: Colliers
Asia-Pacific cities account for 39% of top global financial services companies and 36% of leading financial centres, according to Colliers. Cities like Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong are highlighted as top talent hubs, while New York leads the report with a score of 4.6.
- Asia-Pacific home to more than a third of world’s top finance centres: Colliers
Asia-Pacific cities account for 39% of top global financial services companies and 36% of leading financial centres, according to Colliers. Cities like Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong are highlighted as key talent hubs, while New York leads with a score of 4.6 followed by London at 3.9.